Communications Assistant C

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time events coordinator for the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning. The role focuses on coordinating the Canadian Clinical Innovation Competition (CLIC) activities, scheduling judges and trainers, and promoting workshops.

You will manage registrations, communications, logistics, and on-site support, with secure follow-up after events. Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination and planning abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, delivery, and follow-up of CLIC activities, including judging and workshop scheduling.
• Organize CLIC workshops: registrations, communications, and participant follow-ups.
• Manage communications with applicants, finalists, judges, presenters, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate event logistics: schedules, AV, travel, and materials.
• Provide on-site support on event day.
• Handle post-event follow-up: contact winners, arrange prize payments, collect docs, send thank-you messages.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit: Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning

Position Summary

McGill Clinical Innovation Competition (CLIC) aims to inspire members of our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences community to conceive and develop promising ideas that will have a direct and positive impact on Canadian or global health care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the planning, delivery, and follow-up of CLIC activities, including: Coordinating the selection and scheduling of judges, prize presenters, and workshop trainers.
• Organizing and promoting CLIC workshops, including registrations, communications, and participant follow-ups.
• Managing communications with applicants, finalists, judges, presenters, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating event logistics, including schedules, presentations, audiovisual requirements, travel arrangements, and materials.
• Providing on-site coordination and support on the day of the event.
• Managing post-event follow-up, including contacting winners, coordinating prize payments, collecting required documentation, and sending thank-you messages.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of relevant experience in the field of work.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4# (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $30.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 6 (Part time)

Position Start Date: 2026-11-02

Position End Date: 2027-11-02

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-09

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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